1. Entry Task How did changing the point of view affect the information presented in the story? – What was the most significant change? Explain with detail. TURN IN YOUR IRA #2 Today you’ll need: journal, writing utensil, highlighter, SpringBoard text, and your vocab collection out on desk.

2. Before Reading 1.When you see the words “fire” and “ice,” what literal images come to mind? 2.What adjectives are used to describe “fire” and “ice?” 3.What figurative meanings do you associate with “fire” and “ice?” 4.What figurative meanings do you associate with the adjectives you listed for #2? 5.Share with your table group, adding to yours based on what peers mention.

3. Before Reading continued Based on what you answered before, explain the meaning of the common figurative associations presented in the sentences below: – “Her icy stare let me know just how she felt.” – “He acted so cold to me that I knew he was still angry.” – “His face was red and flushed with the heat of anger.” – “The fierce fire in her eyes made her attitude clear.” Be sure to explain what the images of fire and ice represent/symbolize in the sentences.

4. Apply Based on the symbolic and literal meanings you have brainstormed for “fire” and “ice,” what can the title of Robert Frost’s poem be implying about the topic of his poem?

5. During Reading Read through the poem silently. – After the first read, in the My Notes section, explain what you think the poem is saying. Go back through the poem. – Circle the words associated with the two major images: “fire” and “ice.”

6. After Reading With a partner – Discuss and analyze the purpose and possible meanings of the symbols and figurative language in the poem. Annotate the poem based on what you and your partner discussed. – In one sentence, state what the poem is about by answering the question: “What is Robert Frost saying about human emotions in “Fire and Ice”? Fill in your interpretive statement on page 97 of your SpringBoard text.

7. Choice- Decide by tomorrow For this first assessment of Unit 2, I will be giving each of you a choice: – Group 1: Creative writing- you will complete the SpringBoard assessment: write a short story. The prompt and explanation is on page 126 of your text. – Group 2: Pre-AP writing- if you choose this option, you will be writing a literary analysis for the assessment.